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I went out with some friends to the rooftop bar at the W Hotel in Hollywood for jazz night. Then a chance encounter completely changed my life.

On the agenda for the Emmy-winning comedian? Thrifting, mochi at Fugetsu-Do and finding a hiking trail with the word 'Punchbowl' in it.

L.A. is 90th on a list of 100 big-city parks. But unlocking school playgrounds on weekends and holidays could help.

TVs, gold bars, cocktails and up to 70 new food items each week: South Korea's convenience stores are not like ours.

Chuck's Arcade at the Brea Mall promises retro gaming and attempts to appeal to a more grown-up audience. Is it worth a trip?

Travel may be about discovery, but there's something wonderful about a yearly return to a beloved spot.

The new film 'Anxiety Club' dives into the mental health challenge through the POV of comedians, including Marc Maron, Aparna Nancherla, Joe List and others.

This 95-year-old retired watchmaker has spent years trying to uncover the backstory -- a possible Kennedy connection -- of a timepiece he purchased on EBay for $280.

In a town that's short on lodging supply, Hotel El Roblar stands out for its size, its place in local history and the way it wears that history on its walls.

These eco-conscious marathoners wanted more than water savings when they tore out their sickly lawn in Long Beach. They wanted to inspire and welcome others.